The S550 In Andorite Grey
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Originally Posted by akburton
Just got back from the dealership and saw my LE. It is absolutely Gorgeous. I'm not even adding any rims to it. The only thing I may do is add some tint down the line. Unfortunately it does come with Continental Tires, but those Rims and that paint and interior is sick, I swear that car has the flu!! 
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Originally Posted by Jayhawk
Jack, I've been meaning to ask: Did you get Bluetooth or will you continue to use your two-phone "solution?"
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
I intend to keep the Cradle and the Moto V557 I have in the S430 and plug it into the S550. I will continue to use the RAZR and hang it on my belt. I like the fact that with the V557 I can have the phone always charged and it uses the cars antenna system. If I decide later I don't want that setup, I will just get the BT module and use the RAZR.
BTW: I just ran across a MB dealer over on BenzWorld who was offering advice and assistance to BZ members who had any questions, especially about the new cars (said he had two in stock). I asked him about the tires and what options were available to buyers. Will let you know if he has anything useful. Or you can hope on over there and subscribe to that thread. Can't remember what it's called though.
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Originally Posted by Jayhawk
Must be nice to actually having options.
BTW: I just ran across a MB dealer over on BenzWorld who was offering advice and assistance to BZ members who had any questions, especially about the new cars (said he had two in stock). I asked him about the tires and what options were available to buyers. Will let you know if he has anything useful. Or you can hope on over there and subscribe to that thread. Can't remember what it's called though.
BTW: I just ran across a MB dealer over on BenzWorld who was offering advice and assistance to BZ members who had any questions, especially about the new cars (said he had two in stock). I asked him about the tires and what options were available to buyers. Will let you know if he has anything useful. Or you can hope on over there and subscribe to that thread. Can't remember what it's called though.
I have no idea what tire would work for me on the S550...I am thinking just take what comes and if I have a problem later, just replace them when the time comes with something else. Tires are really tough to rate and compare.
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
Greg from Glauser emailed me and said if I would give him a tire I am interested in he would have parts look into it and they could make the switch before I took delivery. He checked out the new S cars he has and they had Continental CH-95's on the 18" wheels. One he had with 19" Multi spoke has Michelin.
I have no idea what tire would work for me on the S550...I am thinking just take what comes and if I have a problem later, just replace them when the time comes with something else. Tires are really tough to rate and compare.
I have no idea what tire would work for me on the S550...I am thinking just take what comes and if I have a problem later, just replace them when the time comes with something else. Tires are really tough to rate and compare.
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Jack, Please check out this URL: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Search...200&minLoad=XL
or better yet check this URL: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...=All&x=57&y=10
It lists all tire options for your new car by type and should give you plenty of options. Let me know if I can help make your final decision. Greg's parts guy will be very impressed w/ your tire acumen!
I still suggest you talk to Luke @ TTR if you have questions.
or better yet check this URL: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...=All&x=57&y=10
It lists all tire options for your new car by type and should give you plenty of options. Let me know if I can help make your final decision. Greg's parts guy will be very impressed w/ your tire acumen!
I still suggest you talk to Luke @ TTR if you have questions.
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Originally Posted by Jayhawk
I agree they are tough to rate, but Tire Rack does the best job in the business. If you move to 19" you will probably have extra cost w/ new wheels. I think you should stay w/ 18" and whatever type of tire you want. The OEM tires are about $150 each, so let me do some research for you and see what would be best in each type of tire. I'll let you know what I come up w/. Living in Vegas I assume you want a year round tire and none of this summer/winter stuff.
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
I will be staying with the 18" wheel and yes a good Touring tire...quiet and soft riding. No M+S needed...although we did have furries yesterday and today....:-)
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Originally Posted by Jayhawk
I'll get you some good all season touring tire options--w/ hopefully no increase in sticker price!
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
Thanks...I don't know what the parts guy will do with pricing and exchange. I am concerned about MB possibly setting the suspension for the Continental CH95 and ride characteristics and do not want to mess that up.
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Are you sure about they grey interior on your order? Have you seen it in person? I did today and it did not look good to me, although I recognize everyones tastes are different. It just seemed drab. Don't mean to flame; I'm just giving you a heads up just in case.
Are you sure about they grey interior on your order? Have you seen it in person? I did today and it did not look good to me, although I recognize everyones tastes are different. It just seemed drab. Don't mean to flame; I'm just giving you a heads up just in case.
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Originally Posted by eagleeye
Jack,
Are you sure about they grey interior on your order? Have you seen it in person? I did today and it did not look good to me, although I recognize everyones tastes are different. It just seemed drab. Don't mean to flame; I'm just giving you a heads up just in case.
Are you sure about they grey interior on your order? Have you seen it in person? I did today and it did not look good to me, although I recognize everyones tastes are different. It just seemed drab. Don't mean to flame; I'm just giving you a heads up just in case.
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
Thanks...I don't know what the parts guy will do with pricing and exchange. I am concerned about MB possibly setting the suspension for the Continental CH95 and ride characteristics and do not want to mess that up.
No issue at all with the suspension being tuned to the crappy Conti's -- that is just the tire that is on there OEM because of whatever corporate deal they've got going.... Switching to a better touring tire will only improve the already engineered ride, silly rabbit(!).
If you're not concerned about M&S (both the Pilot A/S and the Nero M&S are very comfortable tires btw) I'd suggest you go with something like the Michelin MXV4 - or whatever the appropriate fitment and load rating is on the S in a Michelin Touring tire these days.... Hard to beat the comfort in a Michelin touring tire -- very hard to do.
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Originally Posted by ClayJ
They'll take care of you -- it's a $100K car, Jack
No issue at all with the suspension being tuned to the crappy Conti's -- that is just the tire that is on there OEM because of whatever corporate deal they've got going.... Switching to a better touring tire will only improve the already engineered ride, silly rabbit(!).
If you're not concerned about M&S (both the Pilot A/S and the Nero M&S are very comfortable tires btw) I'd suggest you go with something like the Michelin MXV4 - or whatever the appropriate fitment and load rating is on the S in a Michelin Touring tire these days.... Hard to beat the comfort in a Michelin touring tire -- very hard to do.
No issue at all with the suspension being tuned to the crappy Conti's -- that is just the tire that is on there OEM because of whatever corporate deal they've got going.... Switching to a better touring tire will only improve the already engineered ride, silly rabbit(!).
If you're not concerned about M&S (both the Pilot A/S and the Nero M&S are very comfortable tires btw) I'd suggest you go with something like the Michelin MXV4 - or whatever the appropriate fitment and load rating is on the S in a Michelin Touring tire these days.... Hard to beat the comfort in a Michelin touring tire -- very hard to do.
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Originally Posted by ClayJ
.... Switching to a better touring tire will only improve the already engineered ride...
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Originally Posted by Jayhawk
Clay is right Jack, and you should do it before you get the car. I have a call in to Luke and will let you know what he says. Hopefully on Monday.
I really do appreciate the input and the help...
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On almost all of my passenger cars I have the OEM tires switched-out at the dealership before I take delivery. I don't think I have ever actually had a problem with - or any real resistance from - the dealership in doing so. I think that maybe two times I have actually had to kick in extra moeny on the deal (couple hundred bucks) -- and both times that was the last time I bought a car from or did any further business with that dealership....
They know what's going on with the crappy OEM tires these days - and they can always sell them out of the Service Dept. to someone else....
You never lose ride quality in going with a better touring tire....
They know what's going on with the crappy OEM tires these days - and they can always sell them out of the Service Dept. to someone else....
You never lose ride quality in going with a better touring tire....
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Originally Posted by AsianML
My turn my turn!
OEM TIRES SUCK! We're almost done with ours, and we're going to switch out ASAP!
Is MB trying to save some money or something?
OEM TIRES SUCK! We're almost done with ours, and we're going to switch out ASAP!
Is MB trying to save some money or something?
BTW, I have never has a problem with any of the tires I got with my MB. I have Bridgestone Potenza (?) on my S430 but it had the upgraded AMG wheels. On past MB when I replaced the tires I most always bought Michelin and I have to admit the ride did improve.
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
Not really trying to save money. OEM tires are always a compromise. The only way you get premium tires in most cases is purchase a wheel upgrade and they usually have a better quality tire. This is common with all manufacturers, not just MB.
BTW, I have never has a problem with any of the tires I got with my MB. I have Bridgestone Potenza (?) on my S430 but it had the upgraded AMG wheels. On past MB when I replaced the tires I most always bought Michelin and I have to admit the ride did improve.
BTW, I have never has a problem with any of the tires I got with my MB. I have Bridgestone Potenza (?) on my S430 but it had the upgraded AMG wheels. On past MB when I replaced the tires I most always bought Michelin and I have to admit the ride did improve.
The Bridgestone Potenza's are excellent tires. (See here http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...=All&x=57&y=10 )
The time to get your dealer to put quality tires on those 18" wheels is NOW--before you take delivery. He should be very amenable to putting good tires on that beautiful machine in order to "make the sale."
I'll let you know what to ask for as soon as I know--but you need to be thinking about whether you really want to stay w/ the all seasons or move up a grade to the higher prefromance tires. I'll have some options soon.
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Originally Posted by Jayhawk
Just listen to Clay & AsianML. They know what they are talking about.
I'll let you know what to ask for as soon as I know--but you need to be thinking about whether you really want to stay w/ the all seasons or move up a grade to the higher prefromance tires. I'll have some options soon.
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Originally Posted by AsianML
Were you being sarcastic? I rarely, if ever, get that kind of compliment.
Jack, would you need all-seasons? I mean you're in LV. You don't need it. But then again, higher performance do have a harsher ride, as you've probably experienced with your S430.
Jack, would you need all-seasons? I mean you're in LV. You don't need it. But then again, higher performance do have a harsher ride, as you've probably experienced with your S430.
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Originally Posted by Jayhawk
Actually, the higher preformance tires often have a much better ride than the all-season--not to mention MUCH better handling. When I switched from my 16" OEMs to the 18" Goodyear Eagle F1s I got a much better ride. I thought the lower profile tire would be worse, but I was really wrong.
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Originally Posted by Jayhawk
Actually, the higher preformance tires often have a much better ride than the all-season--not to mention MUCH better handling. When I switched from my 16" OEMs to the 18" Goodyear Eagle F1s I got a much better ride. I thought the lower profile tire would be worse, but I was really wrong.
That is why I am tempted to get the OEM's on the car...see how they ride and then make a decision. The Demo ran great with the OEM's and although I did not check them, they were problably the Continental CH95's
